CFO transition
Columbus McKinnon Corporation CFO transition: John R. Linker to succeed Thomas Oddo
Columbus McKinnon Corporation reported in a Form 8-K filed August 4, 2026 that John R. Linker will succeed Thomas Oddo as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 31, 2026.
In the filing's words
Mr. Linker began his appointment as the Company’s principal financial officer as of July 31, 2026. Mr. Oddo continues as the Company’s principal accounting officer, with principal financial officer responsibility transferring from him to Mr. Linker.
Verbatim from sec.gov, Item 5.02. We quote departures; we do not characterize them.
| Company | Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) |
|---|---|
| Event | Transition |
| Incoming | John R. Linker |
| Outgoing | Thomas Oddo |
| Title in the filing | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Effective | July 31, 2026 |
| 8-K filed | August 4, 2026 |
| Internal promotion | Not established by the source |
| SEC CIK | 0001005229 |
Columbus McKinnon Corporation reported this change in a Form 8-K, Item 5.02, filed August 4, 2026. The filing's own words are quoted above.
Sources
- sec.gov · SEC filing, Item 5.02 · accessed 2026-09-26
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